US Bridges

SR 18 over Honey Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 01.23 W SR 19 · Structure no. 004730

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Honey Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesHoney Creek
Location01.23 W SR 19
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5792, -85.95126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2020)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 18 over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Honey Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.